SINGER 9134 - Manual (Page 34)

RIC-RAC/STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching.
TOPSTITCHING
• Sew seams in usual manner and press.
• For topstitching hard-to-reach areas,
convert machine to free arm sewing.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Ric-Rac/Straight
Stretch Stitch
Stitch Width:
. I 1 i i
3-1/2 to 4 Stitch Length:
Foot:
Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
Place garment right side up, under foot.
Slowly topstitch desired areas.
Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie
and trim.
To create a straight stretch stitch, set
stitch width to the left and stitch length
to #4.
CROWN STITCH/FAGOTING STITCH (If your machine has | pattern.)
Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams.
CROWN/FAGOTING
This is an open, lacy stitch used to join
two pieces of fabric.
• Fold under edges to be joined and press.
• Baste the edges 1/8" (3mm) apart onto
a sheet of tissue paper for support.
• Position center of work under center of
presser foot.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Crown Stitch
Fagoting Stitch
Stitch Width: . 1 1 1 1
3-1/2 to 4 Stitch Length:
Foot:
Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
As you sew, the needle should make a
stitch first in one fabric strip, and then
in the other.
After stitching is completed, remove
tissue and basting.